11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
Acute toxicity estimate Oral - 500.1 mg/kg (Expert judgment)
Acute toxicity estimate Inhalation - 4 h - 1.5 mg/l - dust/mist (Expert judgment)
Acute toxicity estimate Dermal - 1,100 mg/kg (Expert judgment)
Skin corrosion/irritation
Remarks: Causes skin irritation.
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Remarks: Causes serious eye irritation.
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Germ cell mutagenicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Carcinogenicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Reproductive toxicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Inhalation - May cause respiratory irritation.
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Aspiration hazard
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
11.2 Additional Information
Fluoride ion can reduce serum calcium levels possibly causing fatal hypocalcemia.
The following applies to boron compounds in general: resorption is followed by nausea and vomiting, agitation, spasms, CNS disorders, cardiovascular disorders.
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.